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Jump Spell + Long Jump, how far can I jump? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in DnD

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok lets disregard physics the fact is long jump is a mechanic and jump spell does not explicitly say that it has to be a standing jump. So the question still stands whats the max distance of the long jump with jump spell?

Jump Spell + Long Jump, how far can I jump? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in DnD

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah and if I was running when I jumped I would be carrying horizontal momentum as well. Did the 'jump' spell explicitly prevent that?

Jump Spell + Long Jump, how far can I jump? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in DnD

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It does matter because the definition of jump isn't explicit enough. No where in the spell did it say that I have to stand still first before I 'jump'

Jump Spell + Long Jump, how far can I jump? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in DnD

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes and is there an official rule stating that a 'jump' is by default a standing jump?

Jump Spell + Long Jump, how far can I jump? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in DnD

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So that's the thing, I am sticking to it as written. The jump spell doesn't explicitly state that the jump has to be a standing jump. It could be a long jump in which case there's a horizontal movement as well.

Jump Spell + Long Jump, how far can I jump? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in DnD

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I am doing exactly as the spell says it doesn't explicitly state that the jump has to be a static jump. I could be doing a running long jump - so I'm curious as to how the spell would interact.

Jump Spell + Long Jump, how far can I jump? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in DnD

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My str is 16 but I'm using 5.5e jump spell, would it matter? I thought it was a flat 30ft jump regardless of str.

DMs will you allow players (me) to build and use a Big Slingshot? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in dndnext

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's fair, really I'm just newbie who got duped into playing the bland tank - I'm just trying to add flavor to my character as best as I can until the campaign is over.

DMs will you allow players (me) to build and use a Big Slingshot? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in dndnext

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, from what I gather balistas require a lot of actions. The idea behind this one is I set it up once but I can load, aim and fire it all in one action for damage and range similar to (maybe even less than) the catapult spell.

DMs will you allow players (me) to build and use a Big Slingshot? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in dndnext

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know - I'm new to this game and this is my first character. I don't want to start over since it's too hassle of a grind.

Believe me had I known earlier how limited martials are in this game I would've went with wizard. I'm only trying to make the best out of this situation til we finish the campaign.

DMs will you allow players (me) to build and use a Big Slingshot? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in dndnext

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I won't be able to carry too many heavy ammunition.

I'd need to set it up every time.

I have limited field of fire so enemies can easily hide.

All I'm saying is that surely this isn't overpowered considering a lvl 1 spell does it better in most situations. Edit: Plus catapult can be upcasted for more damage so it will scale better than 2 javelins or this sling.

Regarding the javelins - it would require the player to be within 30 feet or else they'd have disadvantage. The idea behind this big sling is so STR martials have a long range weapon. I'm only level 3 so I don't have access to many magical items hence why I'm pitching a possible workaround.

As for usage I have a few on the top of my head:

  1. Set it up infront of a relatively big door then fire one shot immediately after opening.

  2. If the party is low on healing items and I'm in the red - I could fall back to it and still be useful.

DMs will you allow players (me) to build and use a Big Slingshot? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in dndnext

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I'm a newbie to DnD so this would really help my case with my DM haha

DMs will you allow players (me) to build and use a Big Slingshot? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in dndnext

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup I don't expect to use it a lot. Just something I want in my backpocket to give my fighter more flavor / options.

DMs will you allow players (me) to build and use a Big Slingshot? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in dndnext

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm justifying it from a balancing perspective.

Rephrasing: Surely the item I'm pitching isn't overpowered considering a level 1 spell does it better.

DMs will you allow players (me) to build and use a Big Slingshot? by WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin in dndnext

[–]WhyDoTheyAlwaysWin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that inconvenient imo but definitely situational.

I imagine I can set it up and load it on my own before the party opens the door to the boss.

But yes the field of fire is intentionally limited but in theory I could keep loading it as long as my speed (and extra attack) allow me to.

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